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Laura Ojeda Melchor

Laura Ojeda Melchor (she/her) is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Parents.com, Mom.com, Gardener’s Path, and of course, PickFu. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her debut middle-grade novel, Missing Okalee, was published in the fall of 2021 by Shadow Mountain Publishing.

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When UserTesting came along in 2007 to help entrepreneurs figure out how their customers actually felt about their products, the business world cheered. At the time, there wasn’t a diverse …

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If you’ve designed a face mask to sell on Amazon that looks like cake frosting, should your main image emphasize the facial care or frosting aspect of your product? The …

Need help choosing your LinkedIn profile and cover photos? Maybe you’re new to LinkedIn, or maybe you’re finding it harder to pick photos than you thought it would be. It’s …

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When it comes to book cover design, it might seem like only the major details matter. But as one author discovered in this PickFu poll, the most minute details can …

How to write a book title

Here’s a secret many writers don’t know before they get published: your book title might change after you sign a contract with a publisher. Depending on the publisher, you may …

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Is there a secret to creating a book cover that attracts both well-worn travelers and those who love the occasional adventure? This Ranked poll asked 50 frequent and occasional travelers …

How to sell clothes on Amazon

People are buying their clothes on Amazon more than ever. It’s easy to see why. Amazon offers quick shipping, easy returns and exchanges, and scores of trusted and emerging brands. …

Which One Won: shirtless man on romance book cover

Every romance novel has to have a gorgeous hunk on the cover, right? This PickFu poll comparing two book cover designs confirmed as much — but the user running the …

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Few things are more off-putting to visitors to your Etsy listing than blurry product images. A product image that looks too large, too small, or is strangely cropped signals a …

Which One Won: book cover for guide to Doberman pinschers

Can a book about Doberman pinschers, a dog breed with a reputation for being aggressive, give readers the warm fuzzies? It can with the right cover, according to this PickFu …